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So many people on OM were complaining about the Royal Guard's designs this morning. I honestly think they look great. Some of Yamamoto's fans were also upset with the whole "Royal Guard is stronger than the Gotei 13" thing because it makes Yamamoto seem like a small child by comparison. I even saw some people quit the manga because of these new developments; talk about a bunch of drama queens. But it's nice to learn more about broken bankai and Kon's return was unexpected.

Ichigo wouldn't be good with a bow... and I'd rather not see him go through training just to use one

He doesn't necessarily need a bow to integrate Quincy abilities into his existing ones. Royd Lloyd as Juha Bach could simply generate arrows with his hands, Bach, Kirge and Bambietta used swords and the guy who fought Shunsui used a gun. If anything, he'll train to use what can be salvaged of Zangetsu together with whatever Quincy powers he newly manifested.

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Is it too much to hope that Squad Zero are actually nice to Ichigo? Would be a nice change of pace for new, powerful characters.

I have a feeling that they'll be really rude and prideful. I would love for them to be more down-to-earth, but we're talking about a group of highly skilled shinigami who are protecting a king. It's almost guaranteed that they'll have a holier-than-thou attitude.

And I think Hikifune is the fat chick since she looks like the motherly type, and Hiyori seemed close to her.

...Er, last time I checked. It was reduced to pieces after that battle. And by pieces, I mean shards.

How'd he fix that?

I've learnt not to question Kubo's reasoning, logic or explanation behind his story. Just... sit back and enjoy.

Originally Posted by The 4th Kira

Some of Yamamoto's fans were also upset with the whole "Royal Guard is stronger than the Gotei 13" thing because it makes Yamamoto seem like a small child by comparison.

Well... Yamamoto founded the Gotei 13, as far as I remember anyway. And he's been the Captain Commander for what, 1000 years? And Shunsui said that no one has surpassed his strength ever since that time. And we know from Hikifune's case that the Royal Guards were once under Yamamoto, serving as a Gotei 13 Captain.

Those who complained does have a fair point. Though we don't know for sure if they undergo extra training or whatever after being appointed as the RG.

Interesting to learn that a broken Bankai can't be fixed or return to it's previous strength. I'm guessing this will lead to Ichigo getting a new Bankai. Also nice to learn where the Royal Palace is. The five Squad Zero captains look interesting, if a bit weird, especially that woman on the left. Still, can't wait to see their strength that is greater then the entire Gotei 13. Very nice chapter.

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In the instant it vanishes, it shines faintly,
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I have a feeling that they'll be really rude and prideful. I would love for them to be more down-to-earth, but we're talking about a group of highly skilled shinigami who are protecting a king. It's almost guaranteed that they'll have a holier-than-thou attitude.

And I think Hikifune is the fat chick since she looks like the motherly type, and Hiyori seemed close to her.

I feel like they are gonna be like that too. I mean Im not upset about them or anything. But they are not what I thought they would be. I thought they would be really wise and humble looking and not so flashy. But then again Kubo does like to have very unique and flashy character designs sometimes so I guess I shouldnt be that surprised.

Ichigo is gonna meat the soul king??? this early, wow. I feel bad for unohana, she was criticized so much.. =/ The hot lady is really cool. I love those skeleton arms.
I'm betting the cliffhanger guy is ishin... =o

Ichigo is gonna meat the soul king??? this early, wow. I feel bad for unohana, she was criticized so much.. =/ The hot lady is really cool. I love those skeleton arms.
I'm betting the cliffhanger guy is ishin... =o

Wow...I love you for your guess because now that I think about it....most of us have been so hung up on Grimmjow that I never stopped to think that Isshin could have been the one to help Urahara! They are good buddies after all. I like how friendly the Zero Squad is but we didn't hear a word or even see the guy with the big grin and shades...I guess there is only so much Kubo can do in 17 pages.